# Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Fairview Hts, Illinois 62208. EIN 20-5316760. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Foster mutual community interests in Metro East St. Louis

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Oct 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205316760/202620919349201202/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2007
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $30,799 | $14,551 | $86,248 | $86,248 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/205316760/202620919349201202/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Oct 2025: gifts and grants $19,232, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $30,799 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- St. Clair County, Illinois: about 55,990 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 101 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Fairview Hts: 4 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/fairview-hts
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East's EIN?**

Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5316760. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East in Fairview Hts, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2007. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Oct 2025: "Foster mutual community interests in Metro East St. Louis" The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East take in?**

For the year ending Oct 2025, Project Uplift Foundation St Louis-Metro East reported total revenue of $30,799 and total expenses of $14,551 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.